caterpillar

Definition of Caterpillar in English :

1. caterpillar

a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth

2. cat, caterpillar

a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Caterpillar

noun

the wormlike larva of butterflies and moths, having numerous pairs of legs and powerful biting jaws. It may be brightly coloured, hairy, or spiny

noun trademark

1.

an endless track, driven by sprockets or wheels, used to propel a heavy vehicle and enable it to cross soft or uneven ground

2.

a vehicle, such as a tractor, tank, bulldozer, etc, driven by such tracks

noun

1.

the wormlike larva of various insects, esp. of a butterfly or moth

US; [C-] trademark

2.

a tractor equipped on each side with a continuous roller belt over cogged wheels, for moving over rough or muddy ground

A trademark for a tractor equipped with continuous chain treads.

n.

1. The wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth.

2. Any of various insect larvae similar to those of the butterfly or moth.